We help professionals and executives plan, file, appeal, and protect long term disability claims. Our experienced team brings the empathy, evidence-focused strategy, and practical judgment needed to manage complex claims and address problems before benefits are put at risk.
We work with a wide range of diagnoses and focus on how symptoms impact your ability to function, with significant experience in complex neurological conditions such as TBI and brain tumors.
We understand the cognitive, functional, and performance demands placed on executives and professionals. Our team knows how to translate those demands into evidence insurers must consider when evaluating your ability to work.
Your policy sets the rules for your claim. Learn how definitions, limitations, exclusions, and benefit provisions may affect your eligibility, benefits, and claim strategy.
A strong disability claim requires more than medical records. We focus on evidence, timing, insurer scrutiny, and early planning to help position your claim for approval, appeal, or ongoing benefit protection.
When insurers deny or terminate complex LTD claims without proper support, litigation may be necessary. We pursue recovery with a focused, evidence-driven strategy designed to protect your rights and the benefits at stake.
ERISA and Department of Labor claim rules affect how your insurer must review your claim, explain its decision, and handle your appeal. Learn how these procedural protections can shape your rights and claim strategy.
Explore our published articles in leading legal journals on disability insurance and ERISA law.
Join our CLE classes and watch on-demand webinars covering long term disability claims, ERISA law, and practical strategies.
Watch videos explaining key issues in disability claims, including medical evaluations, surveillance, and appeals.
Access our books providing in-depth guidance on ERISA and long term disability claims for attorneys and professionals.
Our TBI Disability Center offers focused guidance on LTD claims for Traumatic Brain Injury, aiming to simplify the process from diagnosis to securing benefits.
Recognized as a preferred attorney by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), our mission is to provide clear and comprehensive support, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage your disability claim effectively.
Check out Partner Attorney Jennifer Hess's article, Tackling Disability in TBI Cases. Her insightful article was featured in the July 2024 Issue of Trial Magazine, published by the American Association for Justice ("AAJ").
We’re deeply committed to the work we do and the people we do it for.
We’re trusted for our results and known for making the disability process less stressful for our clients.
Our top-notch team brings empathy, experience, and a results-driven mindset to every claim.
We help professionals and executives plan, file, appeal, and protect long term disability claims. Our experienced team brings the empathy, evidence-focused strategy, and practical judgment needed to manage complex claims and address problems before benefits are put at risk.
We work with a wide range of diagnoses and focus on how symptoms impact your ability to function, with significant experience in complex neurological conditions such as TBI and brain tumors.
We understand the cognitive, functional, and performance demands placed on executives and professionals. Our team knows how to translate those demands into evidence insurers must consider when evaluating your ability to work.
Your policy sets the rules for your claim. Learn how definitions, limitations, exclusions, and benefit provisions may affect your eligibility, benefits, and claim strategy.
A strong disability claim requires more than medical records. We focus on evidence, timing, insurer scrutiny, and early planning to help position your claim for approval, appeal, or ongoing benefit protection.
When insurers deny or terminate complex LTD claims without proper support, litigation may be necessary. We pursue recovery with a focused, evidence-driven strategy designed to protect your rights and the benefits at stake.
ERISA and Department of Labor claim rules affect how your insurer must review your claim, explain its decision, and handle your appeal. Learn how these procedural protections can shape your rights and claim strategy.
Explore our published articles in leading legal journals on disability insurance and ERISA law.
Join our CLE classes and watch on-demand webinars covering long term disability claims, ERISA law, and practical strategies.
Watch videos explaining key issues in disability claims, including medical evaluations, surveillance, and appeals.
Access our books providing in-depth guidance on ERISA and long term disability claims for attorneys and professionals.
Our TBI Disability Center offers focused guidance on LTD claims for Traumatic Brain Injury, aiming to simplify the process from diagnosis to securing benefits.
Recognized as a preferred attorney by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), our mission is to provide clear and comprehensive support, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage your disability claim effectively.
Check out Partner Attorney Jennifer Hess's article, Tackling Disability in TBI Cases. Her insightful article was featured in the July 2024 Issue of Trial Magazine, published by the American Association for Justice ("AAJ").
We’re deeply committed to the work we do and the people we do it for.
We’re trusted for our results and known for making the disability process less stressful for our clients.
Our top-notch team brings empathy, experience, and a results-driven mindset to every claim.
We help with all stages of long term disability claims.
We help with a wide variety of diagnoses.
We help deal with all major disability insurers.
We explain your disability policy in layman’s terms.
We develop proactive strategies designed to win your disability benefits.
We aggressively litigate disability insurance matters in the heart of NYC.
We explain and leverage your legal rights.
Our educational videos explain disability claim issues, like sneaky surveillance tactics.
Our ebooks provide guides, tools, and case studies for long term disability claims.
Our books educate other legal professionals about long term disability issues.
Our CLE classes and webinars provide interactive education.
Find essential support and guidance on navigating disability claims for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Our TBI Center is designed to assist you through the process, making it simpler to understand and manage.
We are nationwide long term disability leaders headquartered in NYC.
Our team has a rare blend of empathy and expertise.
We are committed to our meaningful work.

Riemer Hess LLC is a national disability insurance law firm based in New York City. We represent professionals and executives in long term disability claims, including both ERISA group policies and private individual policies.
We’ve litigated more ERISA disability cases in the Southern District of New York than any other plaintiff's firm. For over 30 years, we’ve helped clients nationwide recover hundreds of millions in benefits, settlements, and judgments.
We are Preferred Attorneys to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). We have successfully handled over 100 traumatic brain injury (TBI) long term disability claims and regularly represent clients with traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders, chronic pain conditions, and other complex medical conditions affecting cognitive function, memory, stamina, and the ability to sustain work.
We are also committed to public education and proactive advocacy within the disability community. In addition to helping clients after claim denials, we regularly assist individuals during the claim filing process to help strengthen claims early and reduce the risk of avoidable problems. We recently collaborated with the U.S. Pain Foundation on educational resources addressing chronic pain and disability insurance claims.
Our reputation is built on a rare blend of empathy, responsiveness, legal skill, and fierce advocacy in disability insurance law.
Riemer Hess LLC
110 East 42nd Street
Suite 1418
New York, New York 10017
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